QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2026: IIT Delhi Topped in India

November 20, 2025
Current Context: On 18 November 2025, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026.
QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2026: IIT Delhi Topped in India
  • The ranking assessed 2,000 universities across 106 locations, focusing on environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance.
  • In India, IIT Delhi topped nationally but ranked 205th globally, followed by IIT Bombay (235th) and IIT Kharagpur (236th).
  • India had 103 institutions listed, making it the 4th largest contributor to the rankings.
  • Globally, Lund University (Sweden) secured the No. 1 position, followed by the University of Toronto (Canada) and University College London (UK).
  • The rankings highlight sustainability as a core metric of institutional credibility, moving beyond a peripheral concern.

Question:

Q.1 Which Indian institution secured the highest position in India in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026?
a) IIT Delhi

b) IIT Madras
c) IISc Bangalore
d) University of Delhi

Answer: a) IIT Delhi topped the national list in India and was placed 205th globally in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026.

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